Hasta La Gadget!

While some of us prepare to spend a bulk of the day sampling a smorgasbord of festive culinary delicacies, we here at Engadget HQ would like to offer all of you a brand new issue of our tablet mag a wee bit early. Snagging top billing this time out is a glimpse at the scientific oddities and other peculiar discoveries that make up the world of bestselling author Mary Roach. On the review front, we get cozy with Samsung’s Galaxy Camera, Lenovo’s IdeaPad Yoga 13 and HTC’s Droid DNA before offering our in-depth analysis of all three. Eyes-On takes a peek at mice for the serious gamer, Rec Reading looks at the role of technology in the Obama campaign and photographer Ryan Russell stops by for the Q&A. Go ahead and snag your copy now, because you’ll definitely need something to look forward to after surviving all of those Black Friday sales.

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We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, then here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is from Scott, who needs some peace of mind with his new laptop, since it doesn’t have a security slot. If you’re looking to ask one of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

“I have a Lenovo U410, which doesn’t have a Kensington lock slot. Do you have any suggestions as to how to keep it physically secured? Thanks!”

Well, Scott, while it’s not the greatest situation, there are a few alternatives you might want to try. For example:

• Griffin’s TechSafe connects through the device’s hinge, and should do a job to deter casual thieves.
• There’s also Kensington’s laptop docking station, which also clips around your device’s display — but does require you to drill some holes through your desk.

Of course, that’s just our two cents, now it’s time for you lot out there to chip in with your own suggestions. If you’ve learned the secret to securing Kensington-free laptops, share your knowledge in the comments below.

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Ask Engadget: how do you secure a laptop without a Kensington slot? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Nov 2012 23:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, then here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is from Wes, who needs to ensure that Delta Tau Chi don’t start interfering with his band practice sessions. If you’re looking to ask one of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

“I’m a university band director, and I need a WiFi stereo receiver for our rehearsal space. The problem is, that it would have to join the same network that the students and faculty all share. I want to be able to Airplay music and related apps (like a metronome) through the setup, but I’m worried that any student can connect and mess with it. I can’t seem to find a receiver that requires a separate password to connect to it, so I could really use some help! Thanks, Wes”

Wes, we’ll help you on one condition: the next time you’re directing a half-time show, the band has to stand in the shape of the Engadget logo. Deal? Good.

• It’s very easy to set an AirPlay access code onto an Apple TV. That way, if anyone wants to start pushing tunes (or apps) to your sound system, you have to enter a four-digit code of your choosing.
• You can also control permissions on other AirPlay devices like the Sony STR-DN1030, but there’s a limit of 20 devices, and it’s a little bit fiddly.

Of course, this wouldn’t be Ask Engadget without some audience participation, so, dear audience, participate! Share your knowledge, tell us tales and spread some love this weekend — but only if said love is related to the world of AirPlay passwords.

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Ask Engadget: what’s the best way to arrange a protected AirPlay setup? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 03 Nov 2012 22:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Welcome boys and ghouls, to a very spooky episode of The Engadget Show. We’ve got plenty of tricks and treats for you in this Halloweentastic October episode. We kick things off with a trip to Oklahoma City, to the home of Flaming Lips frontman, Wayne Coyne, who talks Parking Lot Experiments, Halloween displays and why if your phone screen isn’t broken, you aren’t living your life. Next up, we’ll show you all the necessary tools for a proper ghost hunt, with a little help from author Mary Roach, Ghost Hunters‘ Adam Berry and the crew of the Central NY Ghost Hunters.

In Vermont, we have a conversation with robot head Bina48 to find out what it really means to be alive and we travel to Los Angeles to talk to movie makeup Wizard Kevin Yagher and the costume experts at Global Effects Inc. And when the Engadget Van breaks down outside of an electronics store, it’s up to Tim, Brian and rock band, Free Energy, to solve a very spooky mystery.

All that plus a new Ask @hodgman and a gadget table featuring the new iPod touch, Kindle Paperwhite and Galaxy Note II from Dapper Cadaver, our favorite place to buy prop corpses in the Southern California area. Jump on in after the break — if you dare!

Hosts: Brian Heater, Jordan Morris, Tim Stevens
Guests: Wayne Coyne, Mary Roach, Kevin Yagher, Adam Berry, Chris Gilman, Jesse Thorn, John Hodgman, Bruce Duncan, Stacey Jones, BJ Winslow
Musical Guest: Free Energy
Producer: Ben Harrison
Executive Producers: Brian Heater, Joshua Fruhlinger

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The Engadget Show 37: Halloween Spooktacular with Wayne Coyne, movie monsters and ghost hunting! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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At its event in San Francisco a few weeks back, Apple had more up its sleeve than just an aluminum-clad smartphone. In the latest issue of our weekly, we put both the new iPod nano and iPod touch through their paces to find out how they fare against their elder siblings. If a duo of PMP reviews doesn’t snag your attention, we also throw down the review gauntlet on Wacom’s Cintiq 24HD touch and this year’s slimmed-down PlayStation 3. Eyes-On peeks at an ultrathin ultrabook, Weekly Stat examines emoticon use and Time Machines tallies up some more gadget history. The week’s end is mere hours away and the usual download links that follow can help you settle in for a bit of leisurely gadget reading.

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Distro Issue 62 arrives with Apple’s iPod duo, a superslim PS3 and Wacom’s multi-touch display originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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